Phyllis Robbins (36 results)

Hardback. Condition: Ex-Lib w/marks. Dust Jacket Condition: Ex-Library w/marks. (NAP). Illustrated. A nice copy - just has the marks.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Edge wear to jacket.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Very good with good to very good dust jacket. Dust jacket has a small chip at bottom of spine, is worn at top of spine and at top corners, and has a 1/4 inch tear at top front edge. 288 pages with index and bibliography. 25 illustrations.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Ed. VG+ in maroon cloth boards with gold lettering on spine; no dust jacket. Biography of President Taft's son from his boyhood to U.S. senator. Illustrated with B&W photographs. SIGNED, inscribed & dated in year of publication by the Author on third front endpaper. Biography, American Government, Signed. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1929. Author Inscribed. Typed letter taped to front free endpaper (From Harvard Graduate School of Education to Previous owner). Contents are slightly toned with a few pencil markings, covers are slightly soiled, spine ends and cover edges scuffed, a Good copy, no DJ. Harvard Studies in Education Published Under The Direction of The Graduate School of Education, Volume 12.…

gebundene Ausgabe. Condition: Gut. 271 Seiten; Der Erhaltungszustand des hier angebotenen Werks ist trotz seiner Bibliotheksnutzung sehr sauber. Es befindet sich neben dem Rückenschild lediglich ein Bibliotheksstempel im Buch; ordnungsgemäß entwidmet. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 550.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'An Approach to Composition Through Psychology' explores the intricate relationship between the human mind and the art of written expression. Written by Phyllis Robbins, this scholarly work delves into the cognitive processes that underpin effective communication and creative writing. By bridging the gap between psychology and linguistics, the book offers a unique pedagogical framework for understanding how thoughts are translated into structured prose.The text examines various psychological principles-such as perception, imagination, and emotion-and demonstrates their practical application in the craft of composition. Robbins provides educators and writers with insights into how mental habits influence clarity, style, and persuasion. Rather than focusing solely on grammatical rules, the work emphasizes the mental discipline required to master the written word.As a significant contribution to early 20th-century educational theory, 'An Approach to Composition Through Psychology' remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of rhetoric and the evolution of writing instruction. It serves as an essential guide for understanding the intellectual foundations of literary creation and the psychological dimensions of the English language.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus. 1st Edition. First Printing as confirmed by McBride. Each story has a black and white illustration. Book is free of internal marking, spine is tight, boards rigid and tips are pointed. Jacket is NOT price clipped but has slight frey and fold on some edges especially at spine ends. Looks quite slick in a shiny new plastic cover. Shipping box is suitable for wrapping with a non-price listed purchase order inside along with biodegradable packing. Charles Geer (illustrator).…

unpaginated; 27.9 x 21.5 cm.; staple bound; black-and-white; edition size unknown; unsigned and unnumbered; photocopy / xeroxed; Fall 1978 issue of the literature and art periodical " So & So," published by John Marron. Includes: "8 Poems," by Luis Garcia; "A Story About a Family, & Some People Changing," by Cindy Lubar; "3 Cartoons," by Leavenworth Jackson; "Nobody Wants to Hear You Talk About Your Mother," by Ali; "4 Typewriter Pieces," by Christopher Knowles; "4 Poems," by Al Santoli; "syzygy," by Bill Benton; "A I SUE OC," by Tom Savage; "Song," by Abby Child; "Manifesto," by Allen Ginsberg; "Letter to Chris R. Auschenberg," by Louise Steinman; "Whatever Happened To," by John Dowd; "4 Performance Scores," by Chris Burden; "Cursive Writing," by Robert Worth; "2 Poems," by James Grabill; "The Six Triumphs of Paternity," by Alan Davies; "cometcat," by Dan Raphael; "3 Poems," by Jeanne Lance; "2 Poems," by Miguel Rodriguez; "letter, scat #1," by Bump Heeter; "Fovea: Lecture Notes, Last Night at Trang," by John Marron; "Man in a Bear Costume Cartoons (4)," by Doug Skinner; "2 Poems," by Alphonse Allais; "The Adventures of the Jew," by Jerome Rothenberg; "Dancing on Beautiful Muscles," by Walt Curtis; "Imaginataion Lace David," by P. Inman; "Crossing the Bar," by Charlie Walsh; "6 Poems," by Keith Rahmmings; "Opus Null," by Hans Arp, translated by G.P. Skratz; "doodle-rap," by Dave Zack; "Special Dispatch," by Nanos Valaoritis; "FLIP," by Richard Kostelanetz; "Happy Photoboorthday," by Betsy Berres; "2 Poems," by Lyn Lifshin; "labels," by John M. Bennett; "3 Poems," by Steven Nachmanovitch; "Genetrix, DUke Ellington is 77," by Summer Brenner; "dialog from 'Ride the Right Horse' (Play)," by Jim Neu; "drawing" by Tasha Robbins and "Art, Art," by Phyllis Mufson. Very Good. 3 cm. stain to lower right corner, 3 cm. stain to lower left, and 1 cm. rubbing to recto. 2 cm. soiling to verso. Light rubbing of cover edges and bumping of corners. Contents clean and unmarked.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'An Approach to Composition Through Psychology' explores the intricate relationship between the human mind and the art of written expression. Written by Phyllis Robbins, this scholarly work delves into the cognitive processes that underpin effective communication and creative writing. By bridging the gap between psychology and linguistics, the book offers a unique pedagogical framework for understanding how thoughts are translated into structured prose.The text examines various psychological principles-such as perception, imagination, and emotion-and demonstrates their practical application in the craft of composition. Robbins provides educators and writers with insights into how mental habits influence clarity, style, and persuasion. Rather than focusing solely on grammatical rules, the work emphasizes the mental discipline required to master the written word.As a significant contribution to early 20th-century educational theory, 'An Approach to Composition Through Psychology' remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of rhetoric and the evolution of writing instruction. It serves as an essential guide for understanding the intellectual foundations of literary creation and the psychological dimensions of the English language.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: VG Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Second Impression of the First Edition. Octavo, [23cm/9.25inches], full rose-embossed moss-green cloth sans dust jacket, pp. vii, 308, indexed. Illustrated with b-w halftones &tc. Please feel free to inquire as to particulars. . Maude Ewing Adams Kiskadden known professionally as Maude Adams, was an American actress and stage designer who achieved her greatest success as the character Peter Pan, first playing the role in the 1905 Broadway production of Peter Pan or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up. Adams' personality appealed to a large audience and helped her become the most successful and highest-paid performer of her day, with a yearly income of more than $1 million during her peak.…

Hardcover. Condition: New.

Condition: Fair. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1956. 1st edition. 8vo Hardcover. 308pp. B/W illustrations. Good book, no dust jacket. Spine sunned. Covers slightly soiled. (actresses, united states, biography) Inquire if you need further information.

Hardcover w/DJ. Condition: Good/Good. Francestown, NH: Marshall Jones Company. Good/Good. 1959. . Hardcover w/DJ. inscribed by author . 8vo., 163 pp, dust jacket has shelf wear and chipping on edges and corners, sunning on spine, otherwise good condition; book cover has shelf wear on edges and corners, otherwise good condition; pages clear and unmarked . Black & White Photographs (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Lt. blue cl., dk. red design on cover, red lettering on backstr. Frontis. Illus. with 16 pp. of plates. Vi, 308pp. incl. appendices: genealogy, plays in which M.A. appeared, food charts, index. Clean ex-lib. with stampings, etc. Blurb from dj. pasted in to front free endpaper. Second printing.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Book: Very Good $425.81 MAUDE ADAMS; An Intimate Portrait * ROBBINS, Phyllis G. P. Putnam's Sons New York * * * * * 1956 1sT Edition, 2nD Printing D/j + H/c Light Red With Darker Tones Lines On Spine And Title In 0ff~White And Small Black Letters, Dust Jacket: Very Good/, Shelf, Edge And Corner Wear. Finger Pull Tear, Top Of Spine, Bottom Of Front Cover Has A Corner Tear. Front Interior Flap, $5.00. Hard Cover Book: Very Good/, Shelf, Edge And Corner Wear. 308 Numbered Pages Printed On 0ff~White Paper, Clean And Tight To The Spine In Near Fine/, Condition. Appear To Be Lightly Read, Clean And Tight To The Spine Which Is Tight. 1 Corner Is Square, 3 Are Lightly Bumped. This Item Will Be Sent Wrapped In Plastic, Taped Shut And In A = Corrugated Mailing B0X. To Prevent Shipping Damage So That It Will Arrive In The Description Described Which Applies To This B00K, Only. = No Odors, No Writing, No Names, No Rippling, Not Stuck Together, No Book Plate, Not X~Library, No Other Marks. = Will Make It, An Excellent Addition To Your Own Personal Library Collection, Or As A Gift, For The Discriminating Reader / Collector. = WORLD WIDE SHIPPING, AVAILABLE *. 1956 Book: Very Good (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Second Printing. 1956 Second Printing. Hardcover. Fair. DJ. Dust jacket fair also- not price clipped. Small creases & tears, spotting to both flaps. Corners bumped. water stains towards bottom of b&w illustrations- see photos. Edgeworn. Unmarked. 308p. …

Condition: used - good. Dust Jacket Condition: fair.